DECAF MEXICO ESMERALDA

For a sweet, smooth, caffeine-free cuppa joe, look no further than this EA natural decaf Esmeralda lot. Quality coffees are selected from smallholder coffee growers in Mexico and are then soaked in Ethyl acetate (EA), a naturally occurring organic compound found in sugarcane, to gently remove caffeine. This process preserves the original characteristics of the coffee, highlighting notes of apple, shortbread, and Dutch cocoa powder.

Andytown Coffee brings decaffeinated Mexican Esmeralda to life using ethyl acetate processing, a method detailed in our processing guide. Natural-processed coffees tend toward fruit-forward profiles, yet this lot leans into unexpected territory: crisp apple and warm shortbread notes frame a cocoa-forward cup. The Dutch cocoa powder descriptor suggests cocoa's more delicate, powdery expressions rather than chocolate richness—a refinement often challenging to achieve in decaf. Esmeralda, the varietal here, historically commands attention for clarity and complexity. Whether this decaf captures those hallmarks deserves attention from those seeking decaffeinated coffee beyond mere caffeine removal. Explore the full flavor spectrum using our flavor wheel to calibrate your tasting.